Jesus explains what the nature of God is, and what our own nature is; tells us the meaning of life and of death; shows us why we make mistakes; why we yield to temptation; why we become sick, and impoverished, and old; and most important of all, he tells us how all these evils may be overcome, and how we may bring fulfillment into our lives, and into the lives of others.
Jesus warns us, not once but often, that obstinacy in sin can bring very severe punishment, and that a man who parts with the integrity of his soul—even though he gain the whole world—is a tragic fool. But he teaches that we are only punished for—and actually punished by—our own mistakes; and he teaches that every man or woman, no matter how steeped in evil and uncleanness, has always direct access to an all-loving, all-powerful Father-God, who will forgive him, and supply His own strength to him to enable him to find himself again.
If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him (1 John 2:29).
The only place we can be lost from God is in refusal to accept him. Even then, God knows where we are and waits hopefully for our response to his call. God suffers from our sins because we suffer, and God’s love and healing are always available to us. But we must say yes, and accept the invitation to sublime unity. And we must say no, and deny the false illusion of separation. Then we will follow Jesus’ teaching and walk in the Eden that was created for us.
Yes Lord,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 